Sept 28- Oct 3 | 3 Spots Left❋
september 28 - october 3, 2026
surf some of the best sand-bottom points in the world with an epic lineup of women
for shortboards/fishes + midlengths
early bird price: $3240 $2940
starting at $490/month
six spots available - only 3 spots left
Sea State Retreat: Salina Cruz
here's what nobody talks about when it comes to getting better at surfing
it's not that you need more tips. it's not a technique problem. and it's definitely not that you started too late.
it's that you never actually get to practice.
at most home breaks you catch a wave, try the thing, wipe out or ride it through, and then wait. wait for the crowd to clear. wait for the right section. wait for conditions that actually give you a wall to work with. if everything lines up, you get maybe five or six real attempts at what you're working on before the session is over.
that's not practice. that's just surfing and hoping.
real practice, the kind that actually breaks a plateau and builds the kind of self-trust that follows you out of the water and into your life, looks like getting the same rippable section over and over again. setting up, going for it, feeling what works, adjusting, doing it again. twenty times before lunch. on a wave that gives you the same opportunity every single time.
that's what sand-bottom point breaks do. and salina cruz does it better than almost anywhere on the planet.
we've been taught that getting better at surfing is about grinding more sessions
but here's what i actually believe: the gap between you and the surfer you dream of being isn't a technique gap. it's a repetition gap. it's a presence gap.
you can't be present on a wave you've only caught twice. you can't find flow on a section that's never the same twice. you can't build self-trust when the ocean never gives you enough clean attempts to feel something actually groove in.
you know exactly what you want to work on
you've had glimpses of it. sessions where everything opened up and you couldn't stop smiling on the walk back to the car. where the wave gave you the wall and you went for it and it was THERE.
and then it was gone. and you paddled back out trying to figure out how to get back to that feeling.
the thing is, you can't get back there by thinking harder. you get back there by getting the same section thirty times until your body stops asking questions and just does it. until the hesitation dissolves not because you talked yourself out of it but because you've done the thing enough times that your nervous system trusts it.
that's what this week is for. and honestly? that's the power of a right sand-bottom point break in oaxaca, mexico <3
we've been taught that getting better at surfing is about grinding more sessions
this isn't a beach vacation with a surf lesson bolted on. every single day is built around the water. the sea state workbook makes every paddle-out intentional. the filming makes every session something you can actually see and learn from. the coaching is individual in an intimate group.
the wave at punta conejo gives you what almost no home break can: repeatable sections. the same rippable wall every single morning. the same opportunity to go for the thing you're working on again and again until it's yours.
in six days of surfing like this, something that's been stuck for months moves when you’re surfing waves that finally gives you enough room to actually practice.
sea state coaching retreat
sea state retreat: salina cruz is six days of practicing your surfing on repeat at one of the cleanest, most rippable points in oaxaca — with coaching in the water, filming every session, and a small group of women going for it right alongside you
❋ Intentional SurfsSea State workbook for setting surf rituals + intentions before and after sessions. Coaching and individual attention on land + in the water.
❋ Filming EverydayFilming twice per day or more! Drone and video - you’ll get every session + photos. Video analysis every evening so you can improve in real time.
❋ Transportation + Surf GuideThree bed casita right on the beach. Private patio, pool, and more. Limited to the 6 women for an intimate group.
❋ Punta Conejo Resort - All InclusiveAirport transportation, meals prepared by resort chef, photo + video package. 4×4 truck and personal surf guides to make sure we score.
blue crush but in the desert
stacking clips and getting little pits ?
I shouldn't say this but Salina Cruz is the retreat I look forward to most! No need to think about anything - just surf and frolic like feral desert fairies. All-inclusive luxury accommodation at Conejo Resort, right next to the longest point break in Salina Cruz. We’ll have two 4×4 trucks + local surf guides to take us to different point breaks in the area + make sure we score. Video analysis + coaching everyday to improve in real time Sea state workbook, drone footage & resources to continue your your progress even after the trip.
salina cruz, oaxaca
I'm taking 6 amazing women to the land of sand-bottom right point breaks September 26 - October 3! I really shouldn't be saying this… but salina cruz is the surf trip I look forward to the most! I feel a little guilty saying it but… it's my favorite retreat! And I'm goofy which is really saying something because I don't even go right! (just kidding!)
That's how incredible this place is. Why? Because you show up to the charming little Huatulco airport in Oaxaca Mexico and from then on, all you have to worry about is having enough energy to surf your little heart out! I don't know if anything really beats sand-bottom point breaks - especially when it comes to leveling up your surfing. You get repeatable sections to try the maneuvers you are working on over and over again without consequence. When do you get to do that!?
And the perks of staying at the Punta Conejo resort is that everything's taken care of for us. Our meals, our hang out. We'll have two 4x4 trucks to take us to different points in the area, local surf guides who help us score. We'll have a filmer, a drone pilot, and a water photographer !! This isn't pressure - this is an environment where you are free to frolic in the desert!
I love getting to be in nature, in the desert, far away from noise, sleeping at my favorite accommodations, right next to Conejo aka the longest and cleanest wave in the region. Just me the waves, the cactus, the sand dunes and our blue crush crew…
sea state curriculum
over the week we cover:
surf spot knowledge — reading salina cruz, understanding the channel, finding your takeoff spots + positioning in a new lineup
vision + intention setting — anchoring into why you paddle out + what you actually want from your surfing
technique + video analysis — daily clip review with real feedback, in real time, at the wave you're actually surfing
wave selection + positioning — how to read what the wave is doing + get yourself into the right spot, every time
mindset + self-trust — the thing nobody else teaches. the hesitation before the pop up. the apology before you take your place in the lineup. this is where we go.
you'll receive a sea state workbook to guide your sessions all week. this is just for you. there's no right or wrong way to use it. it's a tool for getting intentional about your vision, your goals your surfing.
Meet Maddy
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Meet Maddy *
salina cruz is the retreat i think about when i need something to look forward to. the combination of sand-bottom machine-like waves, the all-inclusive luxury at conejo resort, the desert landscape... it genuinely doesn't get better. i’m goofy and this place actually makes me want to go right!
i've been leading retreats for years + the thing that keeps me doing it isn't the waves (although the waves are incredible). it's watching women arrive tentative + leave surfing with something they can't quite name yet but that you can see in their body language. a kind of belonging in the water. that's what i love most :)
this retreat includes real-time coaching, daily filming, clip review every afternoon, and the sea state workbook to make every session intentional. you won't just be surfing more. you'll be surfing with a different mindset!
punta conejo resort
Shared triple studio - Ocean Front Casita with 3 twin beds
Private patio on the beach
A/C accommodations
3 meals daily, continental buffet available 24/7
Full day private surf tours
4×4 vehicles + local surf guides
Airport Transfer
Wi-Fi
Bottled & flavored Water ( Alcohol & sport drinks extra)
Full service restaurant & bar
Ping Pong, Pool table, Foosball
Ocean front palapas
Formal lobby lounge
Private on the beach pool with swim up palapa bar and heated jacuzzi
"Maddy has been an incredible mentor for me, both in surfing and in life. I’ve had the opportunity to surf with her on retreat in Nicaragua, as well as in California and Mexico, and each experience has been equally impactful.
Her mentorship in the water, her guidance in the waves, and the way she shares her experience have made a lasting impression on me. Maddy brings so much to the table—from deep wave knowledge and thoughtful board selection to her keen eye for photography and the constructive, empowering feedback she offers.
Beyond her skill, it was an honor to be surrounded by her positive energy. She leads by example, and her presence alone elevates the entire experience. She truly lives and breathes the Aloha spirit and is deeply in tune with the rhythms of nature.
She is also a true soul seaster—someone who understands not only how to surf the ocean’s waves, but the waves of the mind as well. Through our shared love of yoga and presence, she brings depth, awareness, and heart into every session, making any experience surfing with her genuinely special."
- thalia muñoz
picture this
monday morning, 6:44am. you set your surf intention in the workbook while you’re drinking coffee on the beach. we go down to the point. the wave is already doing the thing: long, clean, peeling all the way through with that giant beautiful channel you paddle around on the way back. you catch your first wave.
tuesday afternoon. you're watching your footage from the morning session. you can SEE the moment just before your bottom turn where you're still deciding instead of committing. for the first time you actually understand what you're doing because you can see it. something clicks. you paddle out for the second session completely different.
wednesday. the guides take us to a different break. you realize the thing you've been drilling at the point has started to show up automatically somewhere new without you thinking about it. you paddle in grinning at something you can't quite name.
thursday morning. you know where to sit. you know where the section is going to throw. you know when to go. you're not figuring it out anymore — you're just surfing. this is what repeatable sections do to a surfer's brain.
friday. the drive to huatulco airport. you have footage of yourself surfing every day this week. you can literally watch yourself get better in real time. the thing you've been working on for months finally felt like yours on day four. you are already thinking about what you're building next.
how it works
every day looks like this:
morning rituals + surf intentions. breakfast at the resort. first surf + filming session with in-water coaching. lunch + group check-in. second surf + filming session. afternoon clip review + sea state lesson. dinner. repeat for six days.
we film twice a day, every session, drone + video + water photography. we sit down with footage every afternoon so you know exactly what to adjust before you paddle out the next morning. coaching is in the water with you individually every session — watching your setup, your read of the wave, the specific thing you're working on that day.
the sea state workbook gives every session a focus. you are not just going out and hoping something clicks. you're paddling out with an intention and coming in with footage of what actually happened.
the wave: punta conejo resort sits right next to one of the longest, most consistent right point breaks in salina cruz. sand-bottom. rippable sections. massive channel (literally no duck diving — you paddle around). multiple takeoff options depending on the swell. we also have two 4x4 trucks + local guides who know every break in the region if we want to explore.
punta conejo resort (all inclusive): ocean-front casitas. king beds. rain showers + these absolutely wild indoor garden bathrooms that you have to see. infinity pool overlooking the ocean. palapa for afternoons. chef-prepared meals three times a day. swim-up bar + heated jacuzzi. we take over the resort for six women only. no strangers. everything taken care of from the moment you land.
what's included: 5 nights at punta conejo · shared ocean-front casita · all meals · 2 in-water coaching sessions daily · 2 filming sessions daily (drone + video + water photography) · afternoon clip review · sea state workbook + gift bags · airport transport to + from huatulco · 4x4 trucks + local surf guides
what's not included: flights to HUX (arrive sept 28, depart oct 3) · alcohol (available at resort) · spending money + tips in pesos · your surfboard (no rentals — bring your board!)
who this is for
the one who's been stuck. you know what you want to work on. you've known for months. you just never get enough clean attempts at the section to actually groove it in. you need a wave that gives you the same rippable wall twenty times a session. that's salina cruz.
the one who surfs but never actually practices. there's a difference between surfing and practicing. you've been surfing. this week is for practicing — with the kind of repetition that actually rewires something.
the one who's never seen herself surf. you have no idea what you actually look like in the water, or you saw yourself once on a shaky phone from the beach and it didn't match how the wave felt at all. you want real footage. you want to know what you're actually doing and what to fix.
the one who's ready for a crew. you've been figuring this out mostly alone. you want six days surrounded by women who are going for it too. who will paddle back out with you. who understand exactly what it feels like when it clicks.
this retreat is for intermediate surfers on shortboards, fishes, or midlengths who can safely catch unbroken waves and handle their own board in the surf.
Trip Details
What's Included?
5 nights at Conejo Resort in Salina Cruz, Oaxaca
Shared triple bedroom + bathroom
Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
2 in-water coaching sessions a day
2 filming sessions a day
Afternoon video analysis
Sea State workbook + gift bags
Transportation to and from airport
Transportation to waves
What's Not Included?
Flights to Huatulco Airport arriving september 28th + departing october 3rd
Alcohol - available at resort
Spending money (Mexican pesos- exchange money at your bank at home for no exchange fees or exchange at airport)
Tips (cleaning staff, cooks, filmers, surf guide, drivers)
What do I need to bring?
Sun protection
Surfboards - no rental boards available
Spending + Tip Money
Spring Suit or Wetsuit Jacket (possible cold offshore mornings)
Surf suits + bikinis
Energy
Snacks
Leashes + fins
Optional: Shoes for walking
Optional: Journal for additional notes + reflection
what to expect
Expectations upon landing at Huatulco International Airport (HUX):
A Punta Conejo Resort representative will greet you at the airport and provide transfer in a private Punta Conejo Resort Vehicle. Punta Conejo Resort is approximately a 2 hour drive from HUX Airport. Once at Punta Conejo Resort you will immediately experience the remoteness. The Punta Conejo Resort staff will be there to help you get settled in and address any questions. Your Trip Planner will include surfing all day and clip review in the evening. With our local surf guides, I will come up with the best plan depending on weather and/or surf conditions to make sure we score. We will go to spots that will be best depending on swell, tides and winds. Your transportation to HUX Airport will be arranged for your last day.
Air Travel Options to Huatulco (HUX), Mexico:
From Los Angeles/West Coast: Aeromexico LAX to Mexico City to HUX
From San Diego: Aeromexico TIJ to Mexico City to HUX taking the Cross Boarder Express from San Diego
From the U.S. East Coast/Texas: United has a direct flight from Houston to HUX.
International: Fly through Mexico City to Huatulco on Aeromexico
Note: Red Eye or early AM with the one lay over in Mexico City suggested. Email maddysalty@gmail.com or DM @maddyrreyes with questions, I’d be happy to help you find the best flight! (in another life I’m a travel agent!)
Frequently Asked Questions
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and make your first payment to save your spot or fill out the form below if you still have questions.
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yes! no rentals available at this location. bring the board you want to be filmed on. the resort has dedicated board storage. bring a board bag — most airlines fly boards internationally no problem.
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We are going during shoulder season, not the peak swell season. The waves have big channels an you are going to rock it.
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yes. you are met at huatulco airport + driven directly to the resort. you're with our group + local guides the entire week. i've been running retreats in mexico for years and i take the logistics seriously. I’ll be there every step of the way.
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$490/month from sign-up through the retreat. full payment also accepted. waitlist price of $2940 ends june 9th — after that it goes back to $3240!
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you need to be riding a shortboard or fish or midlength. if you are able to catch waves on your own you are welcome on this trip - you do not need to be an advanced surfer! this retreat is designed for women who are already past the longboard-only stage + are working on their performance surfing. if you're longboarding exclusively, the saladita retreat is a better fit. still not sure? send me a dm or fill out the form below so I can look at your current surfing level. everyone who has asked me this has ended up shredding so don’t doubt yourself!
sign up for the salina cruz retreat
september 28 - october 3 , 2026
this form is for you as much as it is for me. this will help me get to know your surfing goals and what you want out of this retreat. can’t wait to surf with you! please add any addition q’s you may have. I’ll get back to every submission with a personal reply and answers to your questions.
Sept 28- Oct 3 | Only 3 Spots Available❋
Sea State Retreat: Salina Cruz, MX
september 28 - october 3, 2026
waitlist price only: $3240 $2940 with payment plans starting at $490/month
waitlist price ends June 7th